Provision (en. Provision)

/pʁo.vi.zjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Measures taken to anticipate a need.

The winter provision was made carefully.

La provision pour l'hiver a été faite avec soin.

Food or supplies stored for future use.

We bought supplies for camping.

Nous avons acheté des provisions pour le camping.

Legal or contractual provisions.

The provisions of the contract must be respected.

Les provisions du contrat doivent être respectées.

Comes from the Latin 'provisio', meaning 'foreseeing' or 'preparation'.

to stock up

To foresee or plan resources for the future.

mettre en provision

emergency provisions

Emergency resources set aside for unforeseen situations.

provision de secours

to stock up

To ensure having sufficient reserves.

faire provision

supply

Action of supplying goods or merchandise.

approvisionnement

reserve

Quantity of items kept for future use.

réserve

forecasting

Anticipation of what will happen.

prévision

Provision in store

I made a trip to the supermarket for supplies.

J'ai fait un tour au supermarché pour les provisions.

To have reserves

One should always have provisions at home.

Il faut toujours avoir des provisions à la maison.